HSK 4

首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯

首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯ (First..., next...)

Explanation

The structure 首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯ is used to list points or steps in order of importance or chronological sequence. 首先 indicates the first point or factor, 其次 indicates the second point or the next factor in the list. This structure is often used in formal speech and writing to present ideas logically and clearly.

Examples

首先我们要读一遍课文,其次我们要根据课文做一个练习。
shǒuxiānmenyàobiànwénmenyàogēnwénzuòliàn
我们球队问题很多,首先是队员不够团结,其次是训练时间很短。
menqiúduìwènhěnduōshǒuxiānshìduìyuángòutuánjiéshìxùnliànshíjiānhěnduǎn
评价一个学生,首先看品质,其次看成绩。
píngjiàxuéshēngshǒuxiānkànpǐnzhìkànchéng

Learn “首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯” (首先⋯⋯,其次⋯⋯ (First..., next...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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